Lee County Supervisor of Elections to mail sample ballotsThe Weather Authority: More rain and storms this Thursday afternoon and evening
Lee County Supervisor of Elections to mail sample ballots The Lee County Supervisor of Elections will soon begin sending out mail sample ballots for the upcoming 2024 election.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms this Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms this Thursday, possibly heavily impacting some areas this afternoon.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers CRA discusses downtown expansion On Wednesday, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency discussed an expansion of the area they oversee.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda couple salvages what’s left after dramatic rescue A Punta Gorda couple is awaiting FEMA assistance after dealing with damage from Helene.
BOCA GRANDE Rebuilding after Hurricane Helene and avoiding contractor pitfalls Neighbors across Southwest Florida and beyond are picking up the pieces and assessing the damage left by Hurricane Helene.
PORT CHARLOTTE Areas of Port Charlotte flooded due to heavy rain Some areas of Port Charlotte are underwater after heavy rain Wednesday evening.
PINE ISLAND The Greater Pine Island Alliance is seeking volunteers to help recovery efforts The Greater Pine Island Alliance is looking for volunteers, and age or skill set does not matter; if you want to help, they have a job for you.
FORT MYERS Whiskey Creek residents frustrated by worsened flooding Whiskey Creek residents do not know why flooding has worsened, but they said they want something done about it.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs firefighters rescue a bulldog in Helene’s aftermath In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Bonita Springs Fire Station 27 received a guest: a sweet little bulldog.
FGCU professor speaks on port worker strike 45,000 port workers on the East and Gulf Coasts are officially on strike as of Wednesday after their labor contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expired.
CAPE CORAL Oasis head football coach leading the Sharks after 22 years with Cape Coral Police Oasis High School head football coach Brice Bearman in his first season after retiring from the Cape Coral Police Department after 22 years.
NAPLES Naples City Council votes to repair Naples Pier Though Helene did cause further damage to the Naples Pier, the city manager said it would not get in the way of its reconstruction.
Florida voter registration deadline upcoming Monday, Oct. 7, is the deadline to register to vote in November’s general election.
FORT MYERS BEACH The future of Church of the Ascension after Helene One of the hardest hit churches by Hurricane Ian is on Fort Myers Beach. Church of the Ascension got more water from Helene, but there wasn’t much left to damage.
HARLEM HEIGHTS How were Harlem Heights residents affected by Helene? A community filled with water nearly two years ago is dry two years later, even after the storm surge of Helene, and now residents told us why.
Lee County Supervisor of Elections to mail sample ballots The Lee County Supervisor of Elections will soon begin sending out mail sample ballots for the upcoming 2024 election.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms this Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms this Thursday, possibly heavily impacting some areas this afternoon.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers CRA discusses downtown expansion On Wednesday, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency discussed an expansion of the area they oversee.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda couple salvages what’s left after dramatic rescue A Punta Gorda couple is awaiting FEMA assistance after dealing with damage from Helene.
BOCA GRANDE Rebuilding after Hurricane Helene and avoiding contractor pitfalls Neighbors across Southwest Florida and beyond are picking up the pieces and assessing the damage left by Hurricane Helene.
PORT CHARLOTTE Areas of Port Charlotte flooded due to heavy rain Some areas of Port Charlotte are underwater after heavy rain Wednesday evening.
PINE ISLAND The Greater Pine Island Alliance is seeking volunteers to help recovery efforts The Greater Pine Island Alliance is looking for volunteers, and age or skill set does not matter; if you want to help, they have a job for you.
FORT MYERS Whiskey Creek residents frustrated by worsened flooding Whiskey Creek residents do not know why flooding has worsened, but they said they want something done about it.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs firefighters rescue a bulldog in Helene’s aftermath In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Bonita Springs Fire Station 27 received a guest: a sweet little bulldog.
FGCU professor speaks on port worker strike 45,000 port workers on the East and Gulf Coasts are officially on strike as of Wednesday after their labor contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expired.
CAPE CORAL Oasis head football coach leading the Sharks after 22 years with Cape Coral Police Oasis High School head football coach Brice Bearman in his first season after retiring from the Cape Coral Police Department after 22 years.
NAPLES Naples City Council votes to repair Naples Pier Though Helene did cause further damage to the Naples Pier, the city manager said it would not get in the way of its reconstruction.
Florida voter registration deadline upcoming Monday, Oct. 7, is the deadline to register to vote in November’s general election.
FORT MYERS BEACH The future of Church of the Ascension after Helene One of the hardest hit churches by Hurricane Ian is on Fort Myers Beach. Church of the Ascension got more water from Helene, but there wasn’t much left to damage.
HARLEM HEIGHTS How were Harlem Heights residents affected by Helene? A community filled with water nearly two years ago is dry two years later, even after the storm surge of Helene, and now residents told us why.
WINK NEWS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,773 new cases, 107 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Thursday, there have been 2,027,429 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,989,922 Florida residents and 37,507 non-Florida residents. There are 32,957 Florida resident deaths reported, 632 non-resident deaths, and 84,203 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Wednesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,143 new cases, 30 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there have been 2,021,656 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,984,274 Florida residents and 37,382 non-Florida residents. There are 32,850 Florida resident deaths reported, 630 non-resident deaths, and 84,006 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
FORT MYERS Tuesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,302 new cases and 41 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 2,016,513 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,979,240 Florida residents and 37,273 non-Florida residents. There are 32,779 Florida resident deaths reported, 629 non-resident deaths, and 83,804 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
FORT MYERS Monday’s Coronavirus Updates: 2,862 new cases and 37 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Monday, there have been 2,011,211 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,974,051 Florida residents and 37,160 non-Florida residents. There are 32,779 Florida resident deaths reported, 629 non-resident deaths, and 83,503 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Police Department creates task force to help veterans in crisis Warning: This story discusses the topic of suicide that some people may find disturbing A new program at the Punta Gorda Police Department is hoping to assist veterans in crisis. The Veteran Crisis Assistance Task Force is staffed by five veterans on the police force, all from different military branches. They’re trained to help veterans […]
FORT MYERS Friday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,140 new cases and 53 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, there have been 1,999,257 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,962,360 Florida residents and 36,897 non-Florida residents. There are 32,651 Florida resident deaths reported, 622 non-resident deaths, and 83,189 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,093 new cases, 94 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Thursday, there have been 1,994,117 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,957,314 Florida residents and 36,803 non-Florida residents. There are 32,598 Florida resident deaths reported, 621 non-resident deaths, and 82,997 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Wednesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 4,599 new cases, 55 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there have been 1,989,024 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 1,952,321 Florida residents and 36,703 non-Florida residents. There are 32,504 Florida resident deaths reported, 616 non-resident deaths, and 82,786 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS One day remains for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for FEMA aid If you were impacted by Hurricane Ian and haven’t applied for federal assistance, you are running out of time to do so. Homeowners and renters in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Lee, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Brevard, Manatee, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, or Volusia […]
FORT MYERS Families enjoy Fort Myers restaurant’s complimentary Christmas Eve lunch Volunteers at a restaurant in Southwest Florida served up 1,000 meals on Christmas Eve to anyone who showed up, no matter his or her circumstance. Those meals were donated by the restaurant’s owners, who have also struggled to operate their small business during a pandemic. We told you about the effort Salty Papa’s Shrimp House […]